VW Passat Saloon 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good - sturdy car for the money.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Diesel engine very efficient. Seviceing pretty cheap.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good, but a but uninspiring.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    90bhp diesel lacks a bit of pull around town, but it's fine on the motorway.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    VW reliability is good - few small electrical probs.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Mr average's car. Not going to turn any heads.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice firm seats, good ergonomics - blue dash lights are lovely!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No factory fitted alarm.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Awful. Main dealer was a joke. Service was dreadful and customer was made to feel like they were doing me a favour by taking my money. Botched job one time caused undertray to fly off on motorway!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Excellent - not a peep.

    Other

    Minor electrical stuff. Heater.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No